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Passing target: 8 correct signs and 24 correct rules (TLA practice targets)
Parking, Reversing & Roadside StopsStandalone practice
Before opening a vehicle door beside traffic or a bicycle lane, what should you do?
A blue car is parked facing east beside the right curb, with all doors closed. A helmeted cyclist approaches from behind on the left side of the parked car.
Correct answer: Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder first.
Why
A direct check before opening prevents the door from entering the path of a bicyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle.
Verified against What Every Driver Must Know · Opening car doors safely · p. 51, 70
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